A perfect instrument for young beginning musicians, the fully hand-carved Yamaha Standard Model AVC5 cello boasts a spruce top and maple neck, back and sides, all seasoned and aged for five or more years. The upgraded rosewood fittings are seldom found on instruments at this price. With its brazilwood bow, Wittner tailpiece, four fine-tuners and a shop-adjusted setup from Yamaha-trained professionals to exceed MENC standards, this Yamaha instrument is a great cello for the aspiring cellist.